KL emulsifier questions and answers


1) what are the class identification of emulsifier?

ANSWER: a) HLB b) ionic charge c) crystal stability


2) what are the functions of emulsifier??

ANSWER: a) help maintain emusification

b) starch complexing

c) foam stabilization/aeration

d) protein interaction

e) crystal modification

f) instantizing

g) release agent


3) is there any emulsifying agent occur naturally? Give 1 example.

ANSWER: yes, there are emulsifying agents occur naturally. One of the example is lecithin.